Providence man allegedly tries to run over ex-girlfriend in Auburn

AUBURN — A jealous rage resulted in an attempted murder charge after a Providence man tried to run over his ex-girlfriend with his car in a hotel parking lot early Wednesday, according to police.

In addition to attempted murder, James L. Miranda, 27, of Providence is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (motor vehicle), aggravated assault and battery, domestic assault and battery, two counts of leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, failing to stop for a police officer, negligent driving, unlicensed driving and violation of a protection order from the state of Rhode Island.

Auburn Police Chief Andrew J. Sluckis Jr. said a clerk at La Quinta Inn, 446 Southbridge St., called 911 about 12:30 p.m. to report a disturbance in the parking lot.

While officers were en route, Alyssa Giglio, 24, of Pawtucket, R.I., and her new boyfriend, whom police would not name, were in the parking lot, yelling at each other after discovering that the tires of her car had been slashed, Chief Sluckis said.

While they were yelling, Ms. Giglio was contacted on her cellphone by Mr. Miranda, her former live-in boyfriend. He sent Ms. Giglio a photo of her standing next to her vehicle with the slashed tires, as well as the message that he was watching her, Chief Sluckis said.

As she was looking at the phone, Mr. Miranda allegedly drove around the corner, accelerated and struck Ms. Giglio from behind with his car. Ms. Giglio's head hit the car's windshield, and she was thrown over the roof and the trunk of the vehicle and landed on her head on the pavement in the parking lot, Chief Sluckis said.

Ms. Giglio was taken to an area hospital by Auburn Fire Department ambulance. She suffered hip and head injuries and was listed in stable condition, Chief Sluckis said.